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Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Port Arthur, TX · Public · Certificate degrees · City

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About Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Lamar State College Port Arthur is a public community college in Port Arthur, Texas. The college has 2,740 students as of the Fall 2019 semester. It is a member of the Texas State University System.

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Open

Acceptance

$2,846

Net price

1,508

Enrollment

45%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$2,846

Average net price

$1,770

In-state tuition

$8,070

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$10,754

Total cost of attendance

21%

Students receiving Pell grants

7%

Students with federal loans

$13,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$1,137
$30–48K
$1,554
$48–75K
$3,959
$75–110K
$9,110
$110K+
$9,346

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$37,120

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$29,746

Median earnings (6 yrs)

45%

Graduation rate

67%

Retention rate

60%

Earn more than a HS grad

$3,308

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

1,508

Total enrollment

55%

Part-time

26

Avg. age at entry

51%

First-generation

Gender balance

63% women
37% men

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic
37%
Black
31%
White
26%
Asian
3%
Two or more races
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

Lamar State College-Port Arthur FAQ

Is Lamar State College-Port Arthur a public or private school?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur is a public institution located in Port Arthur, TX.

What is the acceptance rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Lamar State College-Port Arthur cost?

The average annual net price at Lamar State College-Port Arthur is $2,846 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,770 in-state and $8,070 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

About 45% of students at Lamar State College-Port Arthur complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Lamar State College-Port Arthur graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Lamar State College-Port Arthur students earn a median of $37,120 per year.

How many students attend Lamar State College-Port Arthur?

Lamar State College-Port Arthur enrolls about 1,508 students.

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